The Study of Inflation in Algeria: An ARDL Testing Approach

It is recognized that inflation is one of most misunderstood economic phenomena. Indeed, it is a persistent increase in general price level  both of goods and services in an economy over a period of time, which affect necessarily the purchasing power or a loss in the real value of the money. Therefore, in many countries, controlling inflation has been a high priority, especially those with small open economies since the early 1970s when oil prices soared to record high levels.In Algeria, inflation appears as a first challenge for recent economic performance. This study examines the main determinants of inflation in Algeria using the ARDL model during the period 1980-2016. In this context, this paper focuses on the major sources to explain inflation trend in Algeria (imports price, oil price and money stock, government expenditure and effective nominal exchange rates of the Algerian Dinar). However, our results based on ARDL model establish that a stable long-run relationship exists between inflation and its determinants. Thus, in the short run, only external factors (imports price, oil price and effective and nominal exchange rates) impact inflation in Algeria. Consequently, we may infer, as far as the impact on inflation is concerned, that fiscal and monetary policies cannot on their own be statistically significant. Keywords: inflation, fiscal and monetary policies, imports price, exchange rate, ARDL Model

A Study on the Relationship Between Democracy and Corruption in Mena Countries by Using DGMM Model

The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between democracy and corruption using a Dynamic Generalized Method of Moments (DGMM) during the period 1984-2013 for 13 MENA countries, namely Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Iran, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, Turkey and United Arab Emirates.Our results captured the GDP per capita as the  feeding corruption factor in MENA countries in a way that a rise of one percent of per capita GDP leads  corruption to rise by about 0.73 particularly in MENA net oil and gas exporting countries except for United Arab Emirates (See Omgba (2015); Haber and Menaldo (2011). In this context, the richest oil exporting countries have not been able to decrease their corruption level, (See Jetter (2015), Rachdi and Saidi (2014). Conversely, the magnitude of impact for non-oil producing countries happen to be less related to corruption over the last decade compared to the two early decades. Finally, our findings present a positive and a significant association between democracy and corruption; the influence of positive feedback is around 0.5 points. According to this estimation, lower democratization process in MENA countries is highly influenced by high levels of corruption. Keywords: Corruption, Democracy, MENA Countries, Panel GMM GEL Classification: D73, K42, P1

Ethics of using artificial intelligence in digital marketing

As artificial intelligence has really emerged lately, many businesses has started using it in digital marketing. As there are many positive effects of using AI in digital marketing, there are also many ethical concerns that businesses need to take into consideration before implementing AI in their practices. This empirical research part in this thesis was done in a mixed methods research de-sign with a questionnaire to get some insight into the implications of AI using in digital marketing from the consumer’s perspective. The research also wanted to find out what do consumers think are the biggest concerns regarding the use of AI in digital marketing. This thesis chose as its main topics data privacy, transparency, and manipulation, and these topics were highlighted in the questionnaire to get the consumer’s perspective on these topics, whether positive or more negative

Towards Effective Adaptive Revision: Comparative Analysis of Online Assessment Platforms through the Combined AHP-MCDM Approach

This study presents a detailed comparative analysis of online evaluation platforms aimed at identifying the most suitable one for integrating an adaptive revision plugin. The study uses both the analytic hierarchy process (AHP) and multi-criteria decision making (MCDM) to give a structured and thorough evaluation of different learning management systems (LMSs). By scrutinizing the capabilities, interfaces, and underlying technologies of these systems, the analysis seeks to pinpoint the platform that offers optimal compatibility, flexibility, functionality, and user experience. The central objective of this study is to enhance the effectiveness of adaptive learning tools within educational technologies. This is achieved by evaluating different platforms to ascertain which one best supports the integration of adaptive revision functionalities. Our comprehensive analysis clearly identifies Moodle as the superior platform due to its robust adaptability and enhanced customization capabilities, which are essential for implementing effective adaptive learning tools. The results underscore Moodle’s potential to significantly enhance the educational experience by supporting tailored learning paths and dynamic content adjustments. This study not only highlights Moodle’s advantages but also sets the groundwork for future advancements in adaptive educational technologies

Enhancing Online Assessment Quality in Higher Education: The Design of Moodle Plug-in for Personalised Exam Revision (PER)

The diversity of learner profiles in online environments underlines more than ever the importance of a personalised approach to effectively addressing assessment and revision needs for exams to ensure better adaptation to individual needs, enhance the learning experience and maximise learners’ chances of success. MOODLE (modular object-oriented dynamic learning environment), a leading learning management platform (LMS), supports a number of activities for the assessment of learning. Unfortunately, there is currently no module designed for personalised revision. The personalised exam revision (PER) plug-in for MOODLE is intended to enhance the personalisation of revision for examinations. This work explores the process of designing and developing an adaptive plug-in for MOODLE, designed to enhance the personalisation of learning paths. Based on the ADDIE (analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation) methodology, this study begins with an analysis of the needs of the main users, putting the learner at the centre of interest. This study identified opportunities for integration and optimisation, highlighted current strengths and weaknesses, and reinforced our positioning concerning the literature and the revision path outlined in our specification. By combining a proven methodology with a learner-centred approach, the ultimate goal is to offer learners and teachers a complete, powerful assistant for enriching, personalising and monitoring online revision

Microfinance et Pauvreté : Quantification de la Relation sur la population de Tlemcen

De nos jours on parle beaucoup de réduction de la pauvreté dans le monde, notamment des pays en développement et les moyens à mettre en place pour atteindre les objectifs du millénaire pour le développement (OMD) qui restent des défis majeurs à relever pour assurer le bien être des individus. L’intérêt porté à cette thématique se situe au coeur du débat sur les apports de la microfinance et de son utilité dans le processus de développement des PED et la lutte contre la pauvreté. Ainsi, La panoplie des dispositifs de lutte contre la pauvreté mise en place par l’Algérie dans un cadre d’insertion économique a été initiée, comme instrument pour promouvoir des activités génératrices de revenus. L’objectif principal de cette thèse propose une synthèse d’une étude empirique en essayant de quantifier la relation pauvreté - microfinance et implicitement le microcrédit à travers une enquête touchant un échantillon de 429 bénéficiaires du microcrédit représentatifs de la wilaya de Tlemcen. Les résultats de l’étude de terrain pour les bénéficiaires de Agence Nationale de Gestion du Microcrédit (ANGEM), nous permettront de clarifier la politique de l’état en matière de microcrédit et de vérifier s’il y’a effectivement un impact sur le niveau de pauvreté subjective, et amélioration des conditions e vie des ménages

Caractérisation des catalyseurs à base d’or pour l’hydrogénation sélective du butadiène

L’objectif de cette étude était de caractériser, par Microscopie Electronique à Balayage et Spectroscopie UV,Visible du solide, un ensemble de catalyseurs monométalliques à base d’or actifs et sélectifs pour l’hydrogénation sélective du butadiène. Les résultats montrent que pour la préparation des catalyseurs monométalliques à base d’or, le Dépôt,précipitation à l’urée DPU semble être la meilleure méthode aboutissant à un dépôt total de l’or et des particules d’or de faible taille

Valeurs nutritives et toxicité du foenicululm vulgare miller

Food values and toxicity of the foenicululm vulgare millerFoeniculum vulagre Mill. plant aromatic, spontaneous and wides pread in algeria is used by the population for its medicinal virtues. Our samples, coming from the Algerian west, showed that the contents of the principal compounds resulting from the primary metabolism and for each part of the plant (soed, stem and roots) are interesting for proteins (17,5 %) and lipids (12 %) and relatively  weak for glucids (13 %). The presence of toxic components coming from the secondary metabolism in particular the coumarins and tanins, made up recognized like inhibiting the digestibility of proteins, influential on the evolution of the ponderal mass of the animal (rat "Wistar"). The saponosides, flavonoïdes, sterols and steroïdes, tanins, coumarins, alcaloïdes, anthracenosides, anthocyanosides and emodols with little or no presence, have only little influence on the digestibility qualities of the plant. The output of 2,7 % in essential oil from the flowering plant is interesting and is in conformity with those obtained by the literature